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Korean firms debut quantum-secured patrol robot control
Floregen Robotics and IDQ have applied quantum security to a patrol robot's control system, marking the first such implementation in Korea. The system uses a quantum random number generator to secure communications between the robot and its control center, with performance verified by a certified testing body.
Global Quadruped Robot Shipments Double in H1 2026
According to a report by 로봇신문, global quadruped robot shipments reached 49,000 units in the first half of 2026, up 92.5% year-over-year. While education and consumer segments account for 60% of volume, industrial applications generate two-thirds of revenue, with manufacturing seeing the fastest growth.
First reported Sep 27
Astrall Unveils Hypertron-SW01 Quadruped Robot
Chinese robotics firm Astrall has introduced the Hypertron-SW01, a quadruped robot designed for industrial inspection. The device supports a 40kg payload, operates for 6 hours on a single charge, and utilizes a new AT-240 joint motor for enhanced stability.
First reported Sep 27
KAIST Quadruped Robot's Marathon Run Published in Nature
A study by KAIST researchers on the long-distance endurance of their quadruped robot RAIBO2 has been accepted for publication in Nature. The robot finished a full marathon in under 4.5 hours, and the paper details the system-level design required to sustain such performance.
First reported Sep 22
LS Electric Deploys Spot Robots for Smart Factory Upgrades
LS Electric has officially begun operating two Spot robots at its Busan facility to enhance smart factory capabilities. The robots are tasked with predictive maintenance, environmental monitoring, and safety patrols to improve the quality and efficiency of high-voltage transformer production.
First reported Sep 17
China to Hold Half of Global Quadruped Robot Market by 2030
A new industry report predicts the global quadruped robot market will reach 53 billion yuan by 2030. China is expected to capture 48% of this total, while domestic firms already hold a 56% share of global revenue.
First reported Sep 15
Tokyo Spinoff Highlanders Unveils HLQ Edge Industrial Quadruped
Highlanders, a robotics startup spun out of the University of Tokyo, has unveiled the HLQ Edge, an industrial quadruped robot rated for a 60kg payload and 330Nm of joint torque. The robot can mount a robotic arm via an expansion rail and uses a proprietary world-model-based AI to adapt its gait to changing terrain in real time.